The Stories of the Upstate

On this episode, a better way to fund raise is our focus. Check out the CEO of TravelSmiles.org, Pressley Stutts' story complete wit being te oldest of 8 siblings; being class president in high school; serving 30 yrs as a Navy chaplain; watching The Rifleman; listening to Peter, Paul and Mary; loving Caesar's Head and having a passion for helping children in bad home situations.

Once a month, 3 to 6 local singer songwriters walk into a secret location in downtown Greenville. They only bring their guitars, their stories and their original songs. They play an entire free concert. We record it and play it back for you on-demand 24/7 beginning the second Wednesday every month. We call it "The Downtown Jam™" and it's another way to thank you for listening and subscribing to "The Stories of the Upstate™ #gvlmusic

A humorous Girl Scout trip in Paris.

On this episode, we laugh. Check out Alchemy Comedy Theater executive producer, Alrinthea Carter's story complete with growing up in Germany; having a radio show as a teen; watching The Golden Girls; listening to Prince; loving creativity and having a passion for creating things that are beautiful and useful.

Johnny Ray tells us how Lemmy from Motorhead influenced his life.

On this episode we podcast about music. Check out Clemson podcaster from The Ratio Podcast, Johnny Ray's story complete with a Walkman and head phones, heavy metal and George Carlin; watching Batman; listening to the Beatles and Black Sabbath, loving animals and having a passion for helping music find music that matters.

Friends often provide great inspiration for songs.

On this episode we hop the music train. Check out singer-songwriter and member of Four 14, Kyle Rowland's story complete being a twin; having his dad and 4th grade teachers be in bluegrass bands; watching "Doug;" listening to Wide Spread Panic; loving Falls Park and having a passion for stopping litter.

On this episode, how about some beer? Check out Brewery 85's brewmaster and owner, Will McCameron's story complete with graduating from Clermson Univeristy; watching X-Men cartoons; listening to Levon Helm; living all over Europe; loving Caesar's Head and having a passion for beer.

Once a month, 3 to 6 local singer songwriters walk into a secret location in downtown Greenville. They only bring their guitars, their stories and their original songs. They play an entire free concert. We record it and play it back for you on-demand 24/7 beginning the second Wednesday every month. We call it "The Downtown Jam™" and it's another way to thank you for listening and subscribing to "The Stories of the Upstate™ #gvlmusic

On this episode, we see take science that saves lives. Check out Senior Director of Research and Development with Abbott Laboratories, Tom Strange's story complete with being fascinated with astronomy and the Space Program as a kid; racing dirt bikes as a teen; inventing technology that is currently found in nearly 1/3 of all defibulators; watching the Red Skelton Show; listening to Joe Bonamassa; loving Falls Park and having a passion for turning his passions into something that people can use to make their lives better.

A Christmas flower inspires a song about love.

On this episode, music leads the way, Check out Spartanburg singer-songwriter, Mary Norris' story complete with exploring the marshlands, catching bugs and critters as a kid; learning to play guitar as 11; watching The Golden Girls; listening to Lake Street Drive; loving Hub City Scoops and having a passion for helping the homeless.

ON this episode, we find out what's going on in the Upstate. Check out the Founder of In The Know Upstate.com, Stephanie Acker's story complete with being a closet nerd growing up, watching He-Man, listening to Adele and the Red Hot Chili Peppers; loving the Arts scene in the Upstate and having a passion for showing off all the Upstate has to offer.

Sometimes even the plans that seasoned professionals make flop. Check out how this happened to Oprah Winfrey.